12/13/13

The desert and the parched land will exult; the arid plains will rejoice and bloom;They will bloom with flowers and rejoice with joyful song.-Isaiah 35:1(From the first reading for the Third Sunday of Advent: December 15)

Some days my soul's a desert, Lord:parched, lifeless and thirstingfor the waters of mercy, peace and joy...But even the desert knows to hopea time will come again when the barren will bloomand the waters of your grace beckonto a sweet oasis of your presence...Visit my heart's desert, Lord, and as you promised bring to flower what waits within me:lead me to your shade and to your waters,to your mercy, to your peaceand once again to joy... Amen.

Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic?

The best place to start is always one of your local Catholic churches. Drop in some Sunday and see what's going on. Then you might speak to the pastor or someone on the parish staff about how they can help you and respond to your questions.